61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 58 TPM Review – AAS Presented by TOC Summary Over the past few years, TOC came to the conclusion that the TPM was in need of a significant overhaul in order … Continued
IFATCA considers the issue of single emergency code management with ADS-B to be of concern particularly if introduced to replace radar as a sole means of surveillance in high density airspace. IFATCA Policy is: If ADS-B is to replace radar … Continued
The concept of call sign confusion and particularly the use of alphanumeric call signs are investigated by IFATCA. IFATCA Policy is: To reduce the possibility of call sign confusion: Call signs that correspond to the last two designators of both … Continued
Aircraft Flight Management Systems are in place on almost all transport aircraft in use today. These systems have been developed in order to assist the operation of the aircraft and to improve safety. ATM considerations have generally been a by-product … Continued
As air traffic counts around the world increase, the demand on airports is growing exponentially. In order to facilitate safe and orderly operations at aerodromes, ANSPs are applying spacing methods deeper and deeper into the en route environment. The application … Continued
Accidents and incidents in aviation have been used to enhance aviation safety. Safety information is a main source for the permanent enhancement of safety in aviation, but there are many risks to its inappropriate use. As a result, safety information … Continued
IFATCA Policy is: Performance Indicators as published and used by Air Navigation Service Providers shall not be linked in any way to the pay and/or working conditions of individual ATCOs. Global metrics for the performance of the Air Traffic … Continued
IFATCA Provisional Policy is: When using ADS-B ITP, proper mitigation shall be in place to account for misidentification by the pilot due to incorrect input of FlightID. See: WP 85 – Dubrovnik 2009
Future demand of increasing capacity will need the introduction of new prioritisation aspects. An example of Service Priority is the “Best-equipped, Best-Served” concept which is emerging as a new tool for the benefits of airspace users. IFATCA Policy is: Service … Continued